Weird & Surprising Auto Laws from across the Country

We’re all too familiar with parking and speeding tickets… but did you know it’s illegal to cross state lines with a duck on your head in Minnesota?

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From common sense to just plain weird, there are some unusual traffic laws across the country. And while not all of these may be strictly enforced, it’s worth a look at these surprising auto tickets:

No Common Sense…

It’s illegal to drive while blindfolded (Alabama)

Don’t take a nap on the street… it’s illegal to “use the road as a bed” (Eureka, California)

Not only is it unwise, it’s illegal to jump from a car at 65 mph (Glendale, California)

Stay on the roads! It’s illegal to drive on sidewalks (Dunn, North Carolina) or through playgrounds (Dublin, Georgia) or through a cemetery (Dunn, North Carolina)

You’ll be fined for reading a comic book while driving (Oklahoma)

What about two wheels?

When you’re on your bicycle, you must resist “fancy riding” (Galesburg, Illinois)

No roller skating on the streets – stick to the side walks (Canton, Ohio)

The above law also applies to “any coaster, toy vehicle, skateboard or similar device” – with a fine up to $1,000!

Our Furry Friends

Dogs may favor fire hydrants and inviting human legs, but you’ll get a fine if your dog “molests” a vehicle (Fort Thomas, Kentucky)

It’s illegal – and horrible – to tie a dog to the roof of a car (Alaska)

Even if you work as a chauffeur, it’s illegal to drive a vehicle with a gorilla in the back seat (Massachusetts)

Turn down the volume!

It’s illegal to honk the horn of another person’s car (University City, Missouri)